Wyeth campaign to promote breast-feeding

A collection of oil paintings in tribute to breast-feeding mothers is making a 20-stop tour of Chinese cities until August, as part of a large exhibition sponsored by baby nourishment products provider Wyeth Nutrition to celebrate its centenary efforts in infant health.

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Canton Fair deals 'will be stable'

Organizers of the latest China Import and Export Fair said transactions at the fair are expected to be stable even though China's foreign trade volume and exports both declined in the first three months.

Indicators may pose tough growth questions

China's economic growth rate look to have slipped in the first quarter to the slowest pace since the global recession of 2009, if analysts have called it right.

LeTV to challenge Apple in US smartphone sector

LeTV Holdings Co Ltd will sell its smartphones in the United States later this year, challenging Apple Inc's iPhone, the company said on Tuesday.

Innovative Taiwan companies set up plants in Xiamen

Taiwan-based companies that are involved in advanced industries such as optoelectronics, electromechanics and biotechnology are starting to make their presence felt in Xiamen, local authorities in the city said on Tuesday.

Yen for yen obstructs BOJ's inflation goals

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda can count yen purchases by global peers among the obstacles to achieving his 2 percent inflation target.

Elkann: More mergers in pipeline

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Chairman John Elkann sees the need for more combinations in the auto industry and expects consolidation to continue.

'Belt and Road' to energize exports

Editor's Note: China has unveiled the framework and priorities of its Belt and Road Initiatives to enhance regional connectivity and common prosperity. China Daily takes a close look at the development opportunities along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st CenturyMaritime Silk Road.

Yuan to account for 10% of world reserves by 2025

The yuan will account for 10 percent of world reserves by 2025 with Asian monetary authorities showing the most support, according to a survey of central banks carried out in March.

China's coal imports decline by 42 percent during first quarter

The nation's coal imports declined by 41.5 percent to 49.07 million metric tons during the first three months of the year compared with the same period in 2014, as downstream demand weakened further, customs data said on Monday.

Crude shipments slow to 4-month low as stockpiles rise

China's record pace of crude imports is easing as its refiners fill commercial stockpiles and new tanks for holding emergency supplies remain under construction.